Big on birds

A flock of feathered friends, plus gorgeous glassware, a new definition of ‘bargain bin’ and a unique way to buy furniture

Ruth Corbett

Saturday June 04 2011, 1.21pm, The Times

Ruth Corbett

Saturday June 04 2011, 1.21pm, The Times

On the wish list: British bird collection prints

Graphic arts studio Woop revels in the charm of collective nouns. Its second collection of 22 artworks, A Collective of British Birds, is utterly charming and includes A Hover of Kestrels, A Charm of Finches and the more sinister A Murder of Crows. From £69 for a limited-edition signed print (woopstudios.com).

What’s the USP? By cutting out the middlemen, Made produces designer items, such as the Stroller Desk by Steuart Padwick, at factory prices: £299 instead of £1,495. How? By showcasing designs on the website and asking people to vote for their favourites. The crowd-sourced pieces go into production and those who